Executive Director, Global Clinical Program Management – Infectious Diseases

Jobtailor; New Jersey; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in New Jersey seeks a seasoned Clinical Operations leader to translate strategic objectives into executable plans for a global clinical program. You will own operational planning, budgeting, and delivery across trials, collaborating with cross-functional teams and external partners.

The role requires extensive experience in clinical development, AI-enabled processes, and strong regulatory knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; concentration in a scientific-related discipline strongly preferred.
• 12+ years of relevant experience in clinical development programs in pharma, biotech, or CRO, or equivalent.
• Extensive experience planning and executing clinical trials.
• Ability to translate knowledge across Therapeutic Areas, Regional Operations, Data Management, Clinical Supplies, FSPs, and Vendors.
• Demonstrated ability to manage project scope, time, and cost.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional strategic, process, and improvement initiatives.
• Expertise in designated therapeutic area and understanding of operational challenges.
• Experience implementing digital solutions, including AI, automation, and predictive analytics, to modernize clinical operations.
• Strong knowledge of GCP/ICH and global regulatory expectations.
• Proven history of developing talent and building robust talent pipelines.
• Executive presence and ability to influence across global R&D teams.
• Expertise in AI, Clinical Development, Clinical Trial Planning, Clinical Trials, Digital Leadership, Regulatory Requirements, and Vaccine Development.
• No visa sponsorship

Responsibilities

• Translate objectives into executable operational strategies for clinical programs and studies.
• Provide accountability for operational planning, execution, and delivery of the clinical program portfolio on time and within budget.
• Lead cross-functional trial delivery strategies and mitigate delivery risks.
• Oversee clinical trial management across all phases using KPIs, KPIs, predictive analytics, and AI-driven insights.
• Resolve complex operational issues and act as escalation point across functional leaders.
• Ensure compliance with GCP, ICH guidelines, and global regulatory requirements.
• Lead readiness for development reviews, operational reviews, inspections, and audits.
• Partner with Clinical leadership and represent GCTO operational needs and feasibility.
• Build and sustain strategic internal and external relationships.
• Provide leadership for a global program and study management team.
• Develop talent through onboarding, education, mentorship, performance management, succession planning, and career development.
• Champion inclusive, collaborative, innovative, high-performing teams.
• Modernize clinical trial operations through process simplification, AI, automation, and QoD approaches.
• Manage headcount and operating budgets for the assigned therapeutic area.
• Develop program-specific vendor strategies and oversee vendor delivery using KPIs and KQIs.
• Maintain an industry network and monitor industry trends, regulations, competitors, AI adoption, and operational frameworks.

Skills

Clinical Trial Management

Artificial Intelligence

Executive Leadership

Matrix Leadership

Cross-functional Collaboration

Strategic Leadership

Vendor Management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AI-Driven Insights

Automation

Digital Solutions

Job description

Jobtailor in New Jersey seeks a seasoned Clinical Operations leader to translate strategic objectives into executable plans for a global clinical program. You will own operational planning, budgeting, and delivery across trials, collaborating with cross-functional teams and external partners.

The role requires extensive experience in clinical development, AI-enabled processes, and strong regulatory knowledge.